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This is an image of Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, opening in April 2026, at sunset. Photo courtesy of Minor Hotels.

Anantara’s first tented safari camp opening in 2026

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Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp is set to open in April 2026 in Zambia. It will be the immersive hospitality brand's first safari tented camp. The property will be located high above the banks of the Kafue River, which is the longest…
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Meliá and Grupo Puntacana announce Bergantín Beach project

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Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana are developing a new property on Punta Bergantín, a new tourism hub in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The Spanish hospitality company reports that Meliá Bergantín Beach represents a new example of public-private collaboration focused on sustainable…
This image is a rendering of Andaz Hong Kong Central, which will be part of the Central Crossing development. Opening 2027. Rendering courtesy of Hyatt Hotel Corporation.

Hyatt bringing Andaz brand to Hong Kong

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Hyatt Hotel Corporation today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Wing Tai Properties Limited and CSI Properties Limited for the first Andaz branded hotel in Hong Kong. Expected to open in 2027, this new-build hotel will…
This image is a rendering of the front exterior of Kimpton Salzburg, which is expected to open in mid-2028. Rendering courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

IHG’s Kimpton portfolio expanding into Austria

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Kimpton Salzburg is expected to open in mid-2028, marking the IHG brand's entry into the Austrian market. IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing in partnership with tristar Austria GmbH on October 23, 2025. The Salzburg property adds to Kimpton's portfolio of…
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MICE industry optimism hits five-year high: AMEX GBT report

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Optimism among MICE industry professionals has reached its highest level in five years, according to the 15th Annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). The report, which was released October 6, 2025, reveals that artificial…

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This is an image of the second floor entrance to JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which officially opened October 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Marriott International.

JW Marriott brand debuts in Tokyo

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JW Marriott today announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, the brand's second property in Japan. The luxury hotel is located in the heart of Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo's newest urban "city of the future" destination. "JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo represents a…
This image is an aerial view of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with the Toronto Skyline in background and Lake Ontario. Photo is courtesy of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Air Canada expanding service out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Air Canada today unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favorable to business travel, further heighten the…
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Storied Arizona mansion reimagined as event venue

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The Little Daisy Jerome, a 25,000-square-foot mansion originally built by copper baron James "Rawhide Jimmy" Douglas, has been reimagined and reopened as a private venue. The estate is located on a hillside in Jerome, a historic mining town 100 miles north of…
The Dolomites, Milan, Italy: Sports fans heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted primarily in Italy's Dolomite Mountains, should consider exploring beyond the venues to take in picturesque scenery such as Lago di Braies (Lake Braies) in the Tyrol. Photo by Chris Burkard, Verb Photo.

National Geographic reveals Where to Go in 2026

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National Geographic today revealed it picks for "Best of the World," the brand's annual list of "the most awe-inspiring, meaningful, and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year." "At Nat Geo, we know that travel has the power to inspire and transform…